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  • Symbiosis: Understanding Relationships Between Species - Mutualism, Commensalism & Parasitism
    A long-term interaction between two organisms not of the same species is called symbiosis.

    Here's a breakdown of the different types of symbiosis:

    * Mutualism: Both organisms benefit from the interaction. For example, a bee pollinating a flower gets nectar, and the flower is pollinated.

    * Commensalism: One organism benefits, while the other is neither harmed nor helped. For example, a bird nesting in a tree. The bird benefits from the shelter, while the tree is not affected.

    * Parasitism: One organism benefits at the expense of the other. For example, a tapeworm living in a human's intestines. The tapeworm benefits from the food, while the human is harmed.

    Important note: Symbiotic relationships can be either obligate, where the organisms are entirely dependent on each other, or facultative, where the organisms can survive independently.

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